| Posted By |
Message |
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Metformin question
For those of you who have taken/are taking Metformin:
How did you find out you needed it ?
Who diagnosed you ( Gyn, RE, pcp)?
What tests were you given to diagnose?
I have PCOS and conceived both my DC's via fertility treatments...To the best of my knowledge I was never tested for insulin resistance ...I have a lotr of the classic symptoms that I read of ( irregular AF's, weight gain and inability to take weight off etc..)
I have an appt. with my ob/gyn for my annual today and wanted to discuss being tested for it and was hoping for some background knowledge ..
Thanks 
|
Posted 11/16/09 12:20 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
WNA01
my 2 boys
Member since 10/08 4240 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Metformin question
How did you find out you needed it ?
blood tests showed insulin resistance
Who diagnosed you ( Gyn, RE, pcp)?
RE
What tests were you given to diagnose?
LOTS of bloodtests lol
the re told me the metformin will also produce better quality eggs... who knows
i have slight insulin resistance pcos and was on metformin 2000mg and clomid to O
|
| Posted 11/16/09 1:20 PM |
| |
|
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Metformin question
Thank you so much for the response....
I'm wondering if the insulin resistance blood testing is part of the gazillions of blood tests that I had with the RE and they came out ok 
Unless its one specific test that they have to specifically run to look for insulin resistance ...hmmm
|
| Posted 11/16/09 1:55 PM |
| |
|
JKinCT
Gonna be a big sister!
Member since 11/07 1559 total posts
Name:
Korin
|
Re: Metformin question
How did you find out you needed it ?
PCOS - Tests showed high testosterone levels
Who diagnosed you ( Gyn, RE, pcp)?
Originally it was the regular Endo, before I started with the RE
What tests were you given to diagnose?
Lots of blood tests
I have PCOS and am not insulin resistant. I was told that metformin is shown to regulate testosterone levels in women with PCOS. I was also told that the combination of Metformin and Clomid are usually a winning combination in getting women with PCOS pregnant.
I know that when I first went to my RE he did the test for insulin resistance in my initial blood work, no extra tests were necessary.
Good luck to you!!
Message edited 11/16/2009 2:28:24 PM.
|
| Posted 11/16/09 2:27 PM |
| |
|
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Metformin question
Posted by JKinCT
How did you find out you needed it ?
PCOS - Tests showed high testosterone levels
Who diagnosed you ( Gyn, RE, pcp)?
Originally it was the regular Endo, before I started with the RE
What tests were you given to diagnose?
Lots of blood tests
I have PCOS and am not insulin resistant. I was told that metformin is shown to regulate testosterone levels in women with PCOS. I was also told that the combination of Metformin and Clomid are usually a winning combination in getting women with PCOS pregnant.
I know that when I first went to my RE he did the test for insulin resistance in my initial blood work, no extra tests were necessary.
Good luck to you!!
Thanks !
Maybe I have PCOS without the insulin resistance also...
I conceived my DS via Clomid/IUI but had many failed clomid/iui cycles and went on to have IVF w/ my DD ...
Out of curiosity, did you have any weight issues prior to being on the Metformin, and if so did you notice any change after taking it ?
Throughout a good portion of my adult life, I was very very thin....Then it seems like all of a sudden I gained weight and it hasnt come off no matter what I do 
I also have hypothyroid in addition to the PCOS , so besides my AF being very irregular, this whole weight thing has me 
|
| Posted 11/16/09 2:34 PM |
| |
|
JKinCT
Gonna be a big sister!
Member since 11/07 1559 total posts
Name:
Korin
|
Re: Metformin question
Posted by Bops
Out of curiosity, did you have any weight issues prior to being on the Metformin, and if so did you notice any change after taking it ?
I have had weight issues my whole life. In the past couple years I have been putting on weight really fast, but ever since the metformin I have stopped gaining weight. I haven't lost any, but I haven't gained any either. I look at that as a plus!
|
| Posted 11/16/09 3:27 PM |
| |
|
Athee
I believe in miracles!
Member since 8/07 2462 total posts
Name:
A
|
Re: Metformin question
An endocrynologist had put me on metformin back when i was 19 to regulate the hormones and insulin levels... i was very lucky that i knew i had PCOS since I was about 12 years old
|
| Posted 11/16/09 5:21 PM |
| |
|
